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- KKathleenVIPChicago / Illinois •44 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoI haven’t been to Parker’s in a long time and was I pleasantly surprised how great our food was. Everything from our service, food and atmosphere couldn’t have been better. Ordered the Seafood salad and the shrimp were huge and the crab was delicious. I’m definitely going back for dinner as we went for lunch. Was just so enjoyable to have such a relaxed and tasty lunch. Parker’s is back!!!!More infoParkers' Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downers Grove•4.7
- LLindaVIPChicago / Illinois •42 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThis was my first visit to this location. The service was excellent. Our waitress was cordial and efficient. Everyone there was pleasant. We had the manager visit our table and other tables areound us to see how everything was. The hostess also stopped by and inquired about the food and service. Overall it was a great experience and I would recommend Cooper's Hawk to others.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Downers Grove, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Downers Grove•4.6
- AAlexusChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoThe waiters were phenomenal and made this an unforgettable experience. Susie did an amazing job at helping us make such great memories here with my family and Adrian the chef did as well! Highly recommended!!!More infoBenihana - Lombard, ILPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Lombard•4.2
- TToddChicago / Illinois •54 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoJacob and his team were very conscientious of our time with friend; they were respectful and not pushy. The new menu additions are outstanding. The chef….I can’t say enough about the options, ingredients and palatable cuisine. This Mediterranean restaurant knows how to entertain, offer the ambience and vibe, serve its customers and keep us coming back!More infoVIOLIPrice: Moderate• Greek• Oakbrook Terrace•4.7
- AAdamChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoSeated quickly and service was outstanding. Food was amazing. More infoChama Gaucha - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Steak• Downers Grove•4.7
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You will never go hungry in Downers Grove, IL, about 20 miles to the west of the Loop. You can feast at a Brazilian steakhouse, devour a massive steak sandwich at a Cuban restaurant, or fill up on a classic burger and fries at one of the many diners and pubs. If you want to try something new and creative, then head to one of the spots offering a New American menu. There are also a number of traditional Italian restaurants and pizzerias where you can eat an authentic Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza. For a quick and cheap bite to eat, grab a Chicago-style hot dog loaded with multiple toppings from sport peppers to tomato wedges. It might come as a surprise due to the Midwest location, but you can also find fresh crab cakes and lobster macaroni and cheese in this Chicago suburb.
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